About these proceedings

Introduction

This book focuses on different aspects of microplastic pollution, offering authors and readers the opportunity to share their knowledge, identify issues and propose solutions and actions to face this environmental threat. Although plastic pollution is a well-known global problem, the recent discovery of microplastics and nanoplastics in seas and oceans represents a very alarming new environmental challenge. The book offers comprehensive insights into the origins of the problem, its impact on marine environments, particularly the Mediterranean Sea and coasts, and the current research trends aimed at finding technical solutions to mitigate the phenomenon.

It is primarily intended for scientists and decision makers from industry, international, national and local institutions and NGOs

Keywords

Microplastics and marine environment Microplastic Sea Pollution Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea Sources of microplastics Degradation of microplastics in marine environment Impact of microplastics on marine life Socioeconomic impacts of microplastics Mitigation of microplastic impact water remediation Biodegradable microplastics

Editors and affiliations

Mariacristina Cocca

1

Emilia Di Pace

2

Maria Emanuela Errico

3

Gennaro Gentile

4

Alessio Montarsolo

5

Raffaella Mossotti

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1.IPCBNational Research Council of Italy (CNR)PozzuoliItaly

2.IPCBNational Research Council of Italy (CNR)PozzuoliItaly

3.IPCBNational Research Council of Italy (CNR)PozzuoliItaly

4.IPCBNational Research Council of Italy (CNR)PozzuoliItaly

5.Institute for Macromolecular StudiesNational Research Council of Italy (CNR)BiellaItaly

6.Institute for Macromolecular StudiesNational Research Council of Italy (CNR)BiellaItaly